New York preparations on ice as Abu Dhabi temperatures soar

New York has an uneasy relationship with the Middle East. I know there are some thoughts reverberating around some players’ heads, especially those whose childhoods were disrupted by the events of 9/11.

“Temp of 95 today,” read the bright and breezy text message sent from the Emirates.

Apparently the only thing hindering training out there was a dust storm and the hot conditions.